Are the two expressions below equivalent? 4(3 + 5x) and 20x + 12

Varun Madiath asked Dec 3, 2022

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Are the two expressions below equivalent?

4(3 + 5x) and 20x + 12

Varun Madiath asked Dec 3, 2022

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Answer:

Yes

Explanation:

distribute the 4 to the (3+5x)

get: 12 + 20x and 20x + 12

these are interchangeable

Rishard answered Dec 8, 2022

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